Subungual hematoma

Subungual hematoma
Other namesRunner's toe, tennis toe, skier's toe
Subungal haematoma of the fourth finger
SpecialtyInternal medicine, Podiatry
SymptomsDiscoloration of nail, pain
Risk factorsPoorly fitting foot wear, overtraining particularly hiking and running
TreatmentUsually unmerited, blood drainage or nail removal in serious cases
PrognosisUsually self-resolving as nail grows out

A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood (hematoma) underneath a toenail or fingernail. It can be extremely painful for an injury of its size, although otherwise it is not a serious medical condition.

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